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IGCSE History Past Papers & Drilling (Paper 1): WWI, Versailles, Cold War
TUTORZONE ORIGINAL DRILLING MOCK · CAMBRIDGE IGCSE HISTORY (0470) PAPER 1
Written to the Cambridge 0470 syllabus (2027-2028): Paper 1 Structured Essays, 60 marks, 2 h, 40% (two from Section A core + one from Section B depth, each in parts (a)(b)(c)); plus Paper 2 Document Questions, 40 marks, 30%. This is a Paper 1 drilling mock: 3 questions for 60 marks with answers and techniques.
What is in IGCSE History (0470) Paper 1?
Direct answer: Paper 1 Structured Essays, 60 marks, 2 h, 40% (two from Section A + one from Section B, each in a/b/c).
Assessment at a glance (2027)
| Component | Content | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Structured Essays) | 2 from A + 1 from B, each a/b/c | 40% | 2 h |
| Paper 2 (Document Questions) | 1 question, 40 marks, prescribed topic | 30% | 1 h 45 min |
IGCSE History drilling technique: 3 questions in 2 h is about 40 minutes each. Answer all three parts – (a) describe, (b) explain, (c) evaluate; in (c) state how far you agree and give reasons.
How this paper was built
This is a TutorZone original drilling mock: the questions follow the Cambridge 0470 structure (Paper 1 Structured Essays, 60 marks, 40%) and the answers are our own, not Cambridge past papers or marking references.
Pacing
| Section | Marks | Suggested time | What to do first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Structured Essays) | 40% | about 40 min per question | describe + explain + evaluate |
| Paper 2 (Document Questions) | 30% | read the sources first | cite sources + context |
What is Article 231 of Versailles?
Direct answer: the war-guilt clause, blaming Germany for the war.
Paper 1: structured essay drilling (3 questions, 60 marks)
Answer (a)(b)(c); in (c) state how far you agree and give reasons.
Question 1 (20 marks)
Question 1: the First World War. (a) Describe one long-term cause of the 1914 war (7). (b) Explain how the alliance system widened the conflict (6). (c) ‘Sarajevo was the most important cause.’ How far do you agree? (7).
Question 2 (20 marks)
Question 2: the Treaty of Versailles. (a) State two punishments on Germany (7). (b) Explain why Germany resented the treaty (6). (c) ‘The treaty sowed the seeds of WWII.’ How far do you agree? (7).
Question 3 (20 marks)
Question 3: the Cold War. (a) Describe the two Cold War blocs (7). (b) Explain why the Berlin Wall symbolised the Cold War (6). (c) ‘The Cuban Missile Crisis was the closest moment to nuclear war.’ How far do you agree? (7).
What were the two Cold War blocs?
Direct answer: the US-led Western capitalist bloc vs the Soviet-led Eastern communist bloc.
Paper 1 answers
Question 1
(a) e.g. arms race / alliances / nationalism / imperial rivalry (7). (b) Alliances pulled multiple powers into a small conflict (Germany-Austria vs Russia-France-Britain), escalating it (6). (c) Sarajevo was the trigger; long-term causes mattered more, so agree only partly (7).
Question 2
(a) the war-guilt clause (Article 231), reparations, territorial losses, disarmament (7). (b) Germany saw it as an unfair diktat, humiliating and damaging the economy (6). (c) It bred resentment and extremism, so agree, though it was not the only cause (7).
Question 3
(a) the US-led Western capitalist bloc vs the Soviet-led Eastern communist bloc (7). (b) The Wall divided East and West Berlin, symbolising the Iron Curtain and ideological split (6). (c) It brought the US and USSR into direct confrontation on the brink of nuclear war, so largely agree (7).
Which topics does this paper drill?
Direct answer: the First World War, the Treaty of Versailles and the Cold War.
Where these marks are usually lost
| Mistake | What it looks like | What it costs | Instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWI causes | Only Sarajevo | Long-term: arms, alliances, nationalism | trigger != long-term |
| Versailles missing | Reparations only | Include war-guilt/disarmament/territory | Art 231 + reparations + disarmament |
| Cold War blocs | USSR as capitalist | USSR led the communist bloc | US=capitalist, USSR=communist |
How to use this paper
First drill: the full 2 h on all 3 questions with no references.
Mark it: check the (a)(b)(c) parts and evaluation.
Second drill: redo three to seven days later, aiming to finish inside 1 h 45 min.
What should I do after drilling this paper?
Direct answer: log questions with missing parts or weak evaluation; redo in three to seven days; and drill Paper 2 Document Questions.
FAQ
Is this a Cambridge past paper?
No. The questions and answers are TutorZone originals, not Cambridge past papers or marking references.
How many papers does IGCSE History have?
Paper 1 Structured Essays (60 marks, 40%), Paper 2 Document Questions (40 marks, 30%), and Coursework or Paper 4 (40 marks, 30%).
What is Article 231 of Versailles?
The war-guilt clause, blaming Germany for the war.
Official references
| Resource | What to check |
|---|---|
| Cambridge IGCSE History 0470 syllabus (2027-2028) | Confirm the Paper 1/2 marks and times |
| https://www.tutorzone.com.hk/en-ap-world-history-mock-2027/ | AP World History drilling mock |
Related: practice area · AP World History drilling mock
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